Maz
This site has now become far too religious with quotes etc.. from the bible now an everyday occurrence. Yes i am a christian and a church goer but to contantly be bombarded by religious comments as answers to questions is now totally out of hand. There are also an element that uses akaQA as an International platform to spread the Gospel. IMHO it will not be long before you start to attract people that will be quoting verses from the Koran. Yes the forum as good as it is, is leaving itself well & truely open - maybe the admin cannot see this. What so many forget is that what is posted can be seen Worldwide - the internet has no International boarders - & what you feel is fine to write & quote from the Bible can be very offensive to other faiths & religions & countries around the World. I have enjoyed my time here on akaQA & bid you all farewell. I wish you all the very best. X
These people do not have a life, they have an existence and one they are welcome to share with others of the same ilk.
But not I believe on here.
If you choose to stick to your guns and leave I wish you sincere good luck not only in your religious conviction but in particular your personal fight health wise.
If you decide to stay I will be among the first to say "Well done. welcome back to the fire"
15 Answers
Colleen
The admin see it as well as the moderators. There will be changes and the admin have stepped up to try and equal the playing field. Let me share with you a message I got from the admin. They do not want anyone to leave because of any religion.
"Our site is a "questions and answers" site, that has only one general purpose: helping people to find answers to their questions.
Our site is not destined for the preaching of religious beliefs. We will not allow religious people to scare non believers off akaQA. We want akaQA to be a safe place for everyone, regardless to sex, skin color, nationality and religious beliefs. We consider ourselves to be liberal. We believe in freedom of speech and we want our site to be a stage for everyone. We allow people to express themsselves freely, but when a group of people starts preaching their beliefs to the point when other members who don't share these beliefs starts feeling uncomfortable, then we need to step in."
Now I have stepped in and stepped up and been torn apart and called God hater, Jesus hater and devil worshiper because of it. I have been accused of hating Christianity because I try to give a perspective not based in the bible. I do not hate any religion. I just step up to the thumpers and the ones who feel they can use akaQA as a Christian platform. I just closed down an account belonging to someone who already has an account here. She had been using both to push the Christian agenda. She is now back down to one. I do watch for these things. I know the games and the tricks they use, like creating an innocent type question only to see a biblical verse applied to a picture within the question. I deleted a question this morning because of an answer that was insulting to all non Christians. The admin are aware of all this and as I said, this issue is being addressed. I know there are others who have already left under the stress of dealing with religion being shoved in their face. This can not happen and changes will be made. Please try to find a little more patience and do not leave yet.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
melandrupert
Maz I am sorry you feel this way I was at your stage a couple of weeks ago as you say I belive but I am not a bible thumper and a couple of weeks ago I answered a Question got attacked by some one with God and it had NOTHING to do with the Question at all lucky Coleen stepped in as I nearly lost the plot please have some time out rethink and keep in contact with Colleen she will get this site back on track I will miss sooooo much and I do Hope you return soon LOL xxxxx
| 12 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
Ducky
I just ignore questions if I don't feel like getting involved. I also agree that sometimes Christians do go overboard to prove a point and "win" the argument. There are a few other topics where that happens as well.
Every topic is ours to choose or....click away!
| 12 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
ed shank
FISH-O
It would be a shame if you left. Different points of views are what I feel make this site interesting and of course, the whacky sense of humors and the whacky questions.
I loved the ridiculous... ryryrueieowpwpwieieurortoe Questions. They are not happening any more and that just tells me the Mods are on top of things.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
pythonlover
I can understand your frustration Maz,religion tends to get in the way of a lot of things,especialy where it is not warranted.I think this site generates "Freedom of Speech"which sometimes can be a good thing.Sorry to see you leave on this note, your contributions to the site are held in high regard.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
west-bus
Darci13
Yes I too am a Christian some people need to learn the difference between Christianity and Religion. I too am sick and tired of no matter what questions come up someone has to make it an all out bible thumper war. Jesus did not even force his beliefs on anyone. I am sick to death of it. I love God I am a Christian although maybe a long way from being perfect and never will be and will be the first to admit it. But I do not go around bashing people over the head with my beliefs. That is wrong in itself. I am extremely sorry to see a Christian leave this forum because of other so called Christians.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 9 | |
jhharlan
@Maz, I haven't noticed any extreme examples of bible thumping but, I don't look for them. The subjects are so varied I don't see how such a small percent can prompt your leaving. I'll miss your input, try to stick it out....
| 12 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
daren1
Poppy3
Hi Maz, I have been looking for you lately - you were missing for a while - I cannot remember why but I liked you. However, I agree with your sentiments and have said about this on occasions it has been enough to make a good man turn bad - religion should not predominate only when appropriate - it is a subjext that should not be preached to others the way it is here to a faceless audience, always here in the UK religion and politics are to be avoided at dinner parties unless it is consensual and non judgemental and needs to be discussed if wanted on an intellectual basis. My medical friends were particular shocked apart from the way it dominates but by some of the other things put on here an horrendous an shocking picture of a black child with a naso-gastric tube with the caption this will i.e. induce a fast orgasm just unbelievable. There is also such a lack of fairness here. And some very lovely people which is a shame Farewell my friend and take very good care of yourself and if possible please do not go - good of you to say goodbye but I know just how you feel .
| 12 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
I hope you reported this. I never saw it. Had it been reported, the administrators would have removed it.
and such a lovely message from you but this was no surpriseox
Bob/PKB
winfia
itsmee
I just pass the posts that bother me. I don't linger. Get in front of the door. BLOCK IT. Don't let Maz leave.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 3 | |
bluesman1951
You appear to be articulate enough to defend yourself against all comers . Composed and thoughtful ,that will be missed . I hope you will reconsider and stay . There are some people who are just plain lost and maybe dont have any one to turn to except us . Consider the one person who finds help from your words ,and ask your self how can you turn your back on that ? Single desperate mom, loss of a spouse , desperate need of a kind articulate word , just a friendly word to ease a very bad day , all those and many more need a level head and good council . I feel your work here is no wheres near done ,so take a time out enjoy other things for a bit . Then see what can be done . All my best Bill
| 12 years ago. Rating: 2 | |
